Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Lauren Grau #23209 Race: 2025 Boulderthon Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles Weather: Perfect running weather with temperatures in the 50's to 70's and nice cloud cover

Consistent Pacing with a Strong Finish Lauren Grau from Oakland, CA completed the 2025 Boulderthon Half Marathon with a total time of 2:40:27, averaging a pace of 12:14 min/mile. Representing the Flaming Hoes, Lauren's performance showed notable consistency, particularly after the second mile. Her best mile split was at mile 9 with a pace of 9:11 min/mile, demonstrating potential for increasing speed in other segments. Throughout the race, Lauren maintained a balanced approach. After a challenging second mile, she improved her pacing and reclaimed positions, ultimately finishing 201st in her division (F40-44) out of 6546 participants overall. Her stronger pacing in the latter half, particularly in miles 11 through 13, suggests that focusing on maintaining this momentum earlier in races could enhance her future performances. Congratulations on showing dedication and determination throughout the race. Keep up the great work with your team, Flaming Hoes!